Radiology Technologist

Job Details

Join the mission of

Improving Lives as a Radiology Technologist at Jefferson Health.

With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest

employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the

Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

This posting serves as a general site for all

MRI applications within the Jefferson Health East region. The

locations within this region include :

Jefferson

Stratford

Jefferson Washington Township

Jefferson Cherry Hill

Job Description

The Radiology Technologist

performs x-ray scans of patient's internal anatomy to aid

physicians in diagnosing illnesses, diseases, or injuries. Executes

radiologic services in compliance with relevant laws and

regulations and provides consultation advice to patients and

radiology professionals. Delivers patient care and education

before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent

with the values of Jefferson.

Appropriately positions radiographic equipment or x-ray film to

produce images with necessary detail or contrast to assist with

diagnosis and treatment.

Explains radiographic procedure to the patient, obtains complete

and accurate history relevant to the examination to being

performed.

Communicate effectively with the patient.

Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed

radiation safety standards, including placement of shields / aprons

in order to limit radiation exposure.

Implements and monitors local, state and national regulations,

standards, requirements and clinical protocols for radiologic

imaging services.

Maintains x-ray equipment by performing scheduled cleaning / tests

and documents results.

Maintains and updates patient and study information to ensure

billing and RIS / PACS accuracy; handles patient records while

maintaining patient confidentiality.

Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead

technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to

quality assurance and / or control.

Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for

licenses and job positions

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic

Technologist (ARRT) program or current validated Registry from ARRT

in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.

CPR Certification is required

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required) :

Knowledge of RIS systems

Knowledge of PAC's systems

Salary Range

$32.84 to $46.80

The

actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate

experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not

eligible for an annual incentive.

Work

Shift

Workday Day (United States of

America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary

Location Address

18 East Laurel Road,

Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the

greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern

Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care

and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is

more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the

highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making

our communities healthier and stronger; preparing

• tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers;

and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and

applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney

Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the

Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to

1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering

200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300

students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15

not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest

provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves

patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals

campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations

throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit

managed health care organization providing a broad range of health

coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35

years.

Jefferson is committed to providing

equal educa-tional and employment opportunities for all persons

without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual

orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy,

national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran

status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or

status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of

benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical

(including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision,

life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability,

flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance,

as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access

to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access

to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year

of full time service or two years of part time service. All

colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including

per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access

to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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